as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte
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Recent Examples of forte
Pushing the pace and applying pressure is their forte.
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Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Lincoln’s overall forte is a commanding road presence.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Public speaking may not be Judge’s forte, but he’s widely respected around the league, including by Team USA teammate Roman Anthony and Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
If packing light is your forte, standard packing cubes are perfect for organizing your case.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Lincoln’s overall forte is a commanding road presence.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Public speaking may not be Judge’s forte, but he’s widely respected around the league, including by Team USA teammate Roman Anthony and Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
If packing light is your forte, standard packing cubes are perfect for organizing your case.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forte
Noun
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The two specialty cocktails are the Herb Garden Elixir made with tequila blanco, cucumber, jalapenos, basil and lime, and the Planet Punch, which blends tequila reposado, passion fruit, orange juice, lime and grenadine.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fridge foraging directly addresses the reality of food waste at the individual level, without requiring specialty ingredients, expensive tools or hours of prep.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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James Beard award-winning Chef Mike Solomonov owns eight restaurant concepts across New York, Philadelphia, and Miami with a speciality in Israeli cuisine.—
Ella Gonzales
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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To create the list, the team weighed the total volume and ratings of reviews, and included a range of options featuring regional specialities rooted in a variety of culinary traditions.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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